Home Services Guidelines and Best Practices
Ornamental Column Installation
Ornamental Column Installation guidelines, FAQs and unit pricing information
January 2017
Are you looking for independent, trustworthy advice about Ornamental Column Installation? Do you need to understand common installation options? If your project calls for Ornamental Column Installation work, the following guidelines and best practices will help you understand: Is a subcontractor really necessary for Ornamental Column Installation work? Will a permit be required? What are common problem areas? How much will Ornamental Column Installation labor cost? What are the important Ornamental Column Installation quality checks that should be included in the work requirements?
Ornamental Column Installation - Frequently Asked Questions
| What is a fair price for Ornamental Column Installation? | Costs vary with project size, job quality and time of year. For typical Ornamental Column Installation expect to pay between $93.19 to $133.13 for each column. Additional fees are typically charged for small projects or rush jobs. |
| Is a permit needed for Ornamental Column Installation work? | Design approval and permits from your local building authority are usually not required for Ornamental Column Installation. If your home is subject to homeowner association covenants, you should verify that the Ornamental Column Installation complies with association guidelines. |
| Is it worth using a professional to perform Ornamental Column Installation work? | The operation and performance of the columns may be adversely affected by inexperience or poor installation techniques. Hire service providers for Ornamental Column Installation carefully and be sure to tie payment milestones to appropriate quality checks (from the list below). |
| Is Ornamental Column Installation something that I can do myself? | The typical Ornamental Column Installation project can be completed by a moderately skilled do-it-yourselfer; as with any project, high quality Ornamental Column Installation requires attention to detail and careful planning. |
| How many days are typically required to complete the Ornamental Column Installation work? | This work can be completed in 1 to 2 days. |
Ornamental Column Installation - Options, Quality Checks and Important Details
Use the list below to document your expectations for level of detail and finish quality for Ornamental Column Installation. Make sure that relevant information is included in any written contracts or work orders on your project. Before any Ornamental Column Installation work begins, review the checklist with the service provider. Tie payments to satisfactory completion of this checklist.
- The layout, location, style and finish appearance of ALL materials used in Ornamental Column Installation will be approved by owner, before any work begins
- All 0 will be sized and configured to provide reliable, safe operation and full design performance of the column
- A detailed column layout - showing material placement and all joints/seams - will be reviewed and approved before work begins
- There will be no gap of more than 1/16 inch wide where the column meets adjacent surfaces; a gap (in no cases wider that 1/16 inch) can be hidden by: __scribing __a smooth bead of caulk __ appropriately finished molding
- All corner column joints will be cleanly mitered; There will be no visible gap along the joint edge and the column profile will be completely aligned along the joint edge
- The columns will be securely anchored to structural framing
- Vertical edges of columns will be plumb to within 1/8 inch in 8 feet
- Finished column will not shift, squeak or creak when walked upon
- Finished column will feel uniformly solid and rigid under pressure
- The column surface and surface finish will be free of surface defects, irregularities and any physical damage
Ornamental Column Installation - Work Milestones and Project Reminders
The following list summarizes work tasks commonly performed during Ornamental Column Installation. These tasks help ensure proper completion of the columns work and compliance with common manufacturer and vendor warranty requirements. Make sure that either you or your service provider takes responsibility for each of these tasks. All service provider task responsiblities should be clearly called out in the written contract or work orders.
- Complete written contract, including scope of work, quality checks, warranty, timing and payment terms; ensure that contract is signed before work begins
- Review and approve detailed layout / plan that shows location, orientation and placement of columns, before any work begins
- Select, specify and order columns; verify that type, grade, finish, size, color, any options, and quantity are clearly identified in the order; make sure that delivery date, terms and damage provisions are included in the order
- Manage delivery of columns; verify that delivered model #, grade, finish, size, options, and quantity match the order precisely; thoroughly inspect all items for damage and proper operation; make or authorize final payment only after complete order is delivered
- Store columns in a secure, dry location that is fully protected from the elements prior to installation
- Install columns using construction adhesive and finish nails, in compliance manufacturer recommendations and applicable local building code(s)
- Fill holes, cracks, gaps with compatible patching material; finish patch to match surrounding surface shape, texture and color
- Inspect Ornamental Column Installation and verify that all quality requirements and punch list items are completed correctly
- Cover and adequately protect the installed columns from damage during completion of additional work
- Submit final payment; pay with a check to ensure expense can be verified for tax purposes
